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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.98, 8,930 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.98, 8,930 and 2,005.50 is: 3,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.98 : 8,930 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.98/8,930 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.98x = 8,930 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.98x = 17,909,115
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909,115/5,953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.92

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